Anti-Piracy Organization Tries to Shut Down Demonoid

[Hairbautt]

http://torrentfreak.com//images/breinhammer.jpgThe Dutch anti-piracy outfit BREIN filed a subpoena against Demonoid’s ISP (Leaseweb) in which they demand that the site will be taken offline. It seems likely that Demonoid’s current downtime is not a hardware problem, they are probably moving to another ISP.

Yesterday we reported that the downtime at demonoid was caused by a harddisk crash, but now it seems that the real reason for the downtime could be a bit more complicated. Demonoid is probably relocating to a new “safe haven” as we speak, this also explains why it takes a few days instead of a few hours to get back online (edit: see update).

Tim Kuik, managing director of BREIN, said in response to the downtime at Demonoid (Dutch link): “They are probably playing hide and seek. We want Leaseweb to take and keep this, and other illegal sites offline.” This the the fist time that BREIN takes on one of the bigger BitTorrent sites. Last week they won a lawsuit against Leaseweb in a similar case, this could spell trouble for Demonoid.

In this case the Amsterdam court decided that Leaseweb had to take down everlasting.nu and hand over the name and address of the owner. Additionally, Leaseweb was forced to take down everlasting.nu, in case the site returns in the near future. The same thing could now happen to Demonoid.

Nearly 94% of the .torrent files on Demonoid are used to download copyrighted material according to research by TNO. BREIN will probably use this figure in court to convince the Judge that Demonoid is mainly used to download infringing content.

Update: Demonoid now has a message on the frontpage stating that the downtime is not related to the subpoena.

:source: Source: TorrentFreak (http://torrentfreak.com/anti-piracy-organization-tries-to-shut-down-demonoid/)

:view: Update [June 29, 2007]: Demonoid’s ISP to Appeal Against BREIN (http://torrentfreak.com/demonoids-isp-to-appeal-against-brein/)

[Brenya]

I knew it wasn't because of failed hdds...
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/p-is-demonoid-down-post2088767/postcount30

[ulun64]

At first I thought someone hack demonoid server.

[lightshow]

It's really interesting now that so many places in the world are using their local law systems to try to regulate our global internet.

I suppose the only way to avoid this is avoid centralization (like ISP's that host the website/server etc.)

So is it possible for a group of users to share content and have a dynamically updating dns that isn't registered to a specific person.

But that's going into rambling with no research. I'm sure something will happen to help avoid this (in comparison to moving servers to different countries who at the time have more leniant laws/good bribing options)

[kirangp]

Too bad it out down like this....Now all private torrents will be thinking twice about being associated with leaseweb

[peat moss]

Ah fuck there goes my great share ratio .


" June 26

We had a system problem which will force us to restore everything from backup.
The disks are pretty much empty right now and until we are able to upload the backup and set up everything up, we have to close down.

We.ll be back as soon as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience.

June 27

We were planning on returning online in the next few hours - probably tomorrow afternoon. But due some recent events, and following the advice of a lot of you, we will make a few more changes that might take a few days longer. As always, thanks for you continued support and patience. For the ones wondering, the timing of the downtime was coincidental.

Edit: We are currently performing some changes to the servers. Complete blackouts are to be expected. "

[whyfour]

Oh Oh Oh
i'm shot
im injured
NO Demonoid
what am I to do
Where will I get my audio books from??
My library was going to get a system to down from but council cut budget by $150000 so it will be a cold day in hell before that happens.

Whyfour:O

[SaveFerris]

I'm really missing them now, they better come back online soon. :(

[Hairbautt]

Just updated the post with TorrentFreak http://torrentfreak.com/demonoids-isp-to-appeal-against-brein/

[bataya]

:cry:

[myminpins]

I hope they come back soon. I love that site :( :( :(

[lynx]

Just so everyone's aware, the tracker is still up and functioning.

Obviously though, there are no new peers since they can't get the torrents.

[Racket]

hmm, i hope in the accidental "downtime" they moved their content's to another server and "lost" everything/logs/accounts on leaseweb before brein got to it. :)

[vipaar]

demonoid forums are now back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chewie]

demonoid forums are now back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Are you sure you don't need another exclamation point?

[peat moss]

Back on Wednesday ?

"July 1

There was a delay with our new hardware that pushes the site return for Wednesday.
The Forum is now back online though. "

[myminpins]

I hope so :) Can't wait!! LOL :)

[vipaar]

demonoid forums are now back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Are you sure you don't need another exclamation point?

and your point is?
and how is your point relevent to the post?

[Chewie]

Are you sure you don't need another exclamation point?

and your point is?
and how is your point relevent to the post?
My point? Was that a pun? I hope it was because that would impress me.

[vipaar]

have you decided to be an a**hole?
why are you insisting on taking the thread offtopic?
can you not answer a simple question?
do you even know what a pun is?
are you unhappy that Demonoid is back?
do you hope that Brein succeeds in taking BT sites offline in Holland?
do you even have a valid point in the first place?
are you using mild-altering substances?
Would you like to signup at one of the 2 BT communities I admin and continue this?

[Hairbautt]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/Hairbautt/Smilies/Tooth.gif^'tards

Demoniod rulez :ermm: f*ck brian.

[Chewie]

are you using mild-altering substances?Yes, I put Alka Seltzer in it to give it extra fizz.


Would you like to signup at one of the 2 BT communities I admin and continue this?I'm not bothered either way to be honest.

I have a question for you:
Would you like to lighten up a little before you get a reputation as a bit of a tit?

[vipaar]

would you like to stop flaming others posts?
you post was neither relevent or on topic,
did it really matter how many f**king exclaimation marks I used?
maybe my keyboard got stuck and I couldn`t be bothered to edit,
is it really that much of a problem to you?
are you that bored here that you have to find "fault" with the grammer in someone elses post?
and IMO you are the one heading for that rep for having a problem with the number of exclaimation marks someone uses

[onbit]

omg. Anti piracy my ass. They close one today, tomorrow will open 2 new ones. :\

[Chewie]

I think this should continue in PMs.

[Moksi]

Didnt know they were in this kindof trouble i have to grab some files quick on that site though.
You never know

[S!X]

Oh well, demonoid is a pretty crappy site tbh.... isn't a vast range of content, nor is it seeded.

[Hairbautt]

Oh well, demonoid is a pretty crappy site tbh.... isn't a vast range of content, nor is it seeded.
Lies. :snooty:

[kazaaman]

Oh well, demonoid is a pretty crappy site tbh.... isn't a vast range of content, nor is it seeded.

Not a vast range of content? Must be kidding me. There are tons and tons of torrents on Demonoid that aren't found on other trackers. The seeded part is in some part true as they don't really enforce the ratios much, but I still get more than decent speeds 200 Kb/s+.